Shaabi music, which comes from the word shaab, or the people, approximates street music, marked by extremely heavy bass and often improvised lyrics. It is not unlike “toasting” in Jamaican dancehall and is most often played at weddings and street parties throughout Egypt.

Ehtifal Festival

6 Apr 2013 - 12:00 PM to 6 Jul 2013 - 10:00 AM

The Serpentine Gallery and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) are proud to present Ehtifal, a free, three-day festival of art, literature, music and family events exploring the historical and contemporary Arab presence in London and its connections to the Arab world.